Can’t-Miss Events For The Next Two Weeks In Omaha, NE
Happy first day of June! A new month brings endless adventures, roaring events and new things to learn. That is why we have listed a lineup of incredible events below that are being held by local Omaha, NE businesses both virtually and in person (with social distancing measures in place). Enjoy!
What: Virtual Art Camp: Drawing Together
When: June 1st – 5th
Website: https://www.joslyn.org/education/classes/art-camps/
*This daily Zoom camp will teach participants new art skills that are inspired by the shapes, values and lines that are found all throughout the galleries in the Joslyn Museum.
What: Virtual Fontenelle Nature Camp: Week 1
When: June 1st – 5th
Website: https://fontenelleforest.org/camps/
*Join the week-long Fontenelle Nature Camp that will feature two daily Zoom meetings, ideas for spending time outdoors, green space exploration and much more! The camp will provide engaging and fun nature-themed adventures geared towards fostering and developing life skills and a love for the natural world.
What: Virtual Desert Dome Backstage Experience at Omaha’s Zoo
When: June 3rd – 24th
Website: http://www.omahazoo.com/virtual-clases
*Take a look through the world’s largest indoor geodesic dome and desert while meeting animal inhabitants of the Red Center Desert of Australia, Namib Desert of Southern Africa and the Sonoran Desert of the Southwest United States. Take a peek at how the Desert Dome staff care for the animals that call this special place home.
What: Virtual Asian Highlands Backstage Experience at Omaha’s Zoo
When: June 4th & 11th
Website: http://www.omahazoo.com/virtual-clases
*This virtual journey explores the grasslands of Northern India and the mountains of the Himalayas. Guests will see animals like snow leopards, sloth bears, red pandas, Indian rhinos and more.
What: First Friday Old Market
When: June 5th | 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Old Market | Harney to Jackson Streets And 10th to 13th Streets
*Enjoy an evening strolling the beautiful brick streets of the Old Market where you will find incredible art, live music, a free Trolley and much more!
What: Spring Lecture Series
When: June 4th & 11th | 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Where: Joslyn Castle | 3902 Davenport Street Omaha, NE
*This lecture will feature a discussion about your gardens and help you cultivate a beautiful green space in your backyard, porch, deck and/or balcony.
What: Virtual Madagascar Backstage Experience at Omaha’s Zoo
When: June 5th – 22nd
Website: http://www.omahazoo.com/virtual-clases
*Join the Zoo staff as they present and up-close look at some of the planet’s rarest endemic species. This expedition to the island of Madagascar will also feature a lesson on why lemurs play such an important role in their ecosystem.
What: Omaha Farmers Market: Old Market
When: June 6th & 13th | 8:00am – 12:30pm
Where: 1011 Jackson Street Omaha, NE
*Enjoy a morning strolling the market for fresh produce, meats, unique specialty items and more!
What: Village Pointe Farmers Market
When: June 6th & 13th | 8:30am – 12:30pm
Where: Village Pointe Shopping Center | 17101 Davenport Street Omaha, NE
*Located in the southeast parking, this farmers market is one you won’t want to miss! You can look forward to organic vegetables, farm fresh eggs, cheeses and more!
What: Virtual Gorilla Backstage Experience at Omaha’s Zoo
When: June 7th & 14th | 12:00pm
Website: http://www.omahazoo.com/virtual-clases
*This virtual behind the scenes tour features the gorillas that call the three-acre Hubbard Gorilla Valley home. Participants will hear from the staff that train and care for these incredible gorillas.
Virtual Fontenelle Nature Camp: Week 2
When: June 8th – 12th
Website: https://fontenelleforest.org/camps/
*Join the week-long Fontenelle Nature Camp that will feature two daily Zoom meetings, ideas for spending time outdoors, green space exploration and much more! The camp will provide engaging and fun nature-themed adventures geared towards fostering and developing life skills and a love for the natural world.
What: Virtual Elephant Backstage Experience at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
When: June 6th & 13th | 1:30pm
Website: http://www.omahazoo.com/virtual-classes
*Get an exclusive behind the scenes look of the Zoo’s herd of African elephants and the exhibit they call home. Participants of this incredible virtual event will not only tour the barn but also hear from the staff that care for these marvelous animals.
What: 46th Annual Omaha Summer Arts Festival – Gone Viral
When: June 6th | 10:00am – 4:00pm
Website: https://www.summerarts.org/
*The Omaha Summer Arts Festival has gone viral! This 46th annual event is a celebration you won’t want to miss! Check the website above for more details to come.
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